UTSA students take part in renowned international rocket event
07-20-2021:
University's Aeronautics and Rocket Club recently took part in the 2021 Spaceport America Cup - the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition.
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on utsa.edu
SwRI could help space explorers 'live off the land'
07-20-2021:
Institute working on a NASA project that will return old technology to the moon to help identify materials that could allow explorers to inhabit target worlds such as the moon and Mars.
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on mysanantonio.com
Uber, Virgin Galactic Founders Invest in Advanced Tech Startup Allosense
07-19-2021:
Allosense is one of four inaugural participants of the program, which was created to support startups during the earliest stages of company building.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Geekdom Pre-Accelerator Program Mentors New-Member Startups
07-19-2021:
San Antonio co-working community is seeing the changing demographics of people launching companies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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on startupssanantonio.com
New tech from SwRI could make the air around us a ready water source
07-19-2021:
Researchers believe they’ve found a way for us to pull water right out of the air and use it to flush our toilets, water our lawns and even drink.
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on sanantonioreport.org
SwRI Develops Economic, Novel Technique Supporting Pipeline Transport of Heavy Crude Oils
07-14-2021:
“EZ Flow makes pipeline transportation more cost-effective and less energy intensive than current techniques.
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on swri.org
A ‘regional center’ approach to city planning: Port San Antonio
07-13-2021:
Five regional center plans have been adopted thus far, with four, including Port SA, currently in the works.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Providing glimpses of technology's past, Foxworks is fueling innovation at Port San Antonio
07-13-2021:
Founder David Monroe is inspiring people through science, technology, engineering and math.
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on mysanantonio.com
SwRI PHYSICIST RECEIVES NSS SPACE PIONEER AWARD
07-12-2021:
Scott Bolton has been recognized for his accomplishments on NASA’s Juno mission and helping open the space frontier.
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on swri.org
Plus One Robotics and Pearson address automation challenges in logistics environments
07-12-2021:
Automation hinges on how well the robot sees and interprets the data.
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on pearsonpkg.com
San Antonio-built 'Lamborghini of medical suites' aims to take airborne medical care to a new level
07-12-2021:
Knight Aerospace is providing safer and better ways to care for patients while in the air.
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on expressnews.com
‘Unrivaled’ cancer proton therapy facility headed to UT Health San Antonio
07-11-2021:
Therapy targets tumors without harming surrounding tissue, boosts survival rates.
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on ksat.com
The next billion-dollar startup company could be in the works here in SA
07-11-2021:
In 2021, San Antonio-based Geekdom has incorporated over 50 startups.
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on foxsanantonio.com
Cybersecurity manufacturing innovation park proposed for Port San Antonio
07-06-2021:
Site would allow for small and medium industrial defense businesses to come together in order to establish cybersecure satellite production lines and warehousing.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Geekdom execs name rising stars of 2021
07-06-2021:
Geekdom has helped incorporate 56 companies throughout the first half of 2021 through its free legal clinic for entrepreneurs.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI selected for landing gear integrity IDIQ contract
07-06-2021:
Institute has provided engineering support to the Air Force for several decades to extend the life of aircraft that came into service in the '60s and '70s.
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on eurekalert.org
San Antonio Biotech Startup Intrinsic Imaging Acquired for $80M
07-05-2021:
The company has performed clinical trials for large sponsors who have brought multiple products to market.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Nuclear Regulatory Commission awards grant to UTSA
07-02-2021:
Money will be used to develop a nuclear power plant cybersecurity research program at the university.
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on utsa.edu
PORT HOSTS REGION’S FIRST MAJOR TECH INNOVATION SHOWCASE SINCE EARLY 2020
07-02-2021:
AMID THE PANDEMIC, AREA INNOVATORS CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS.
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on portsanantonio.us
Schools team up to build tech talent in San Antonio
07-02-2021:
The program — Connected Beyond the Classroom Help Desk — will mentor and train more than 25,000 students and their families in home-based IT support.
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on bizjournals.com
Irys, a San Antonio Tech Startup, is Here to Stay
07-01-2021:
Company completed a successful $1.2 million investment round last year.
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on sanantoniomag.com
Construction tech startup moves HQ to San Antonio from Colorado
06-30-2021:
TotalScope Estimating Services has a data gathering app and digital estimating process for roof and replacement repair.
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on bizjournals.com
Port San Antonio Created Over 1,200 Jobs in 2020
06-29-2021:
Despite the past 16 months of pandemic-induced restrictions, the Port has stayed the course to create an innovation hub and more tech jobs at its campus.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Girls Inc. of San Antonio makes learning exciting and tangible for students
06-29-2021:
Local nonprofit that believes in inspiring girls and young women to be “strong, bold and smart".
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on ksat.com
HUMANKIND'S FUTURE IN SPACE: IT WILL TAKE ALL OF US TO GET THERE
06-28-2021:
Space architect Sam Ximenes discusses transformative innovations in space that are creating exciting opportunities and resiliency for the people of Earth.
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on buzzsprout.com
Dee Howard Foundation Names First Executive Director
06-28-2021:
Christina Martinez will chart a course for strategic growth and innovation in San Antonio’s educational landscape.
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on deehoward.org
UT Health San Antonio Announces Plans For Cutting Edge Cancer Treatment Center
06-25-2021:
Institution is bringing a new kind of cancer therapy to South Texas: proton radiation therapy.
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on tpr.org
SA's 'Doublewide Dudes' re-imagine manufactured home sales for the virtual era
06-23-2021:
Braustin Homes' unique approach deploys e-commerce, virtual reality, video chat, a mobile app and up-front pricing to sell modular housing.
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on mysanantonio.com
Rackspace Announces Enhanced Cloud Capabilities to Help Customers Build Modern Applications
06-22-2021:
SA-based firm works alongside customers to re-engineer their legacy applications and build new applications for the cloud.
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on globenewswire.com
SwRI AWARDED LUNAR LANDER INVESTIGATION CONTRACT
06-21-2021:
Project will help interpret how the lunar crust, mantle and core formed.
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on swri.org
Alamo City biotech picked for elite global medtech accelerator
06-17-2021:
Company among 50 entities to be part of international cohort.
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on bizjournals.com
Ebola virus research at Texas Biomed gets NIH funding boost
06-17-2021:
Two new grants support research exploring how Ebola virus spreads in the body with implication for targeted viral treatments.
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on txbiomed.org
Local genetic technology expanding capabilities via acquisition
06-17-2021:
The deal will increase the company's work in pharmacogenetics.
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on bizjournals.com
UTSA helps UT System reach No. 4 for U.S. patents granted worldwide
06-17-2021:
Researchers from the 14 UT institutions were issued 207 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with UTSA contributing 11 patents - primarily in biosciences, materials, and automation.
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on utsa.edu
16th Air Force partnerships create ecosystem for collaboration and innovation
06-15-2021:
The 16th Air Force is one of more than 60 partners within the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) ecosystem collaborating on research, education, and workforce development.
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on 16af.af.mil
Alamo City research contributes to potential new Covid vaccine
06-15-2021:
Multiple San Antonio institutions involved in a new study with promising findings.
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on bizjournals.com
SwRI TO HELP INVESTIGATE SAFETY, LONGEVITY OF GRID-CONNECTED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
06-14-2021:
New Joint Industry Program (JIP) will investigate energy storage systems for the grid.
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on swri.org
UTSA researcher awarded $500K grant to develop defense against ransomware attacks
06-14-2021:
Money will go towards developing data-driven methods and algorithms to make cyberinfrastructure more resilient.
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on utsa.edu
USAA acquires San Francisco tech startup
06-10-2021:
San Antonio-based company is adding Noblr, Inc., an auto insurance startup, to its portfolio.
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on mysanantonio.com
SA medical device company raises millions to advance trauma care technology
06-10-2021:
Renovo Concepts Inc. has completed a Series A funding round for a traumatic brain injury device.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Two local biotech companies selected for VelocityTx accelerator
06-09-2021:
Olifant Medical Inc. and Alt-Bionics each have a chance to potentially earn $25,000 in equity financing.
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on bizjournals.com
Local tech company acquires Colorado one
06-09-2021:
Pathwire has acquired Email on Acid LLC, a Colorado-based company that has built an automated email platform.
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on bizjournals.com
TO THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND
06-09-2021:
Trio of space pioneers finds a home base to connect students’ work to real-life opportunities on our planet and beyond.
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on portsanantonio.us
St. Mary’s receives $75,000 grant to bolster K-12 STEM teaching
06-09-2021:
The goal is to prepare more St. Mary’s students to teach in STEM fields in high-need schools.
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on stmarytx.edu
CEO of minority-owned tech company shares her story
06-06-2021:
Webhead Technologies CEO Janie Gonzalez hopes for a more diverse tech future.
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on kens5.com
How 3d Laser Scanning Cuts Construction Costs
06-04-2021:
Reckon Point making inroads with laser technology by using robots to scan building interiors.
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on catalyst.independent.org
Local tech guru strives to grow SA startup scene
06-04-2021:
Lew Moorman has co-founded a variety of companies, including Scaleworks Associates, Soilworks Natural Capital and Element Finance.
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on bizjournals.com
How you can protect your business and family from cyber attacks
06-04-2021:
Ransomware attacks are becoming more common.
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on kens5.com
At CAST, innovation and resiliency take the stage
06-03-2021:
Jeanne Russell, Executive Director of the CAST Schools network, weighs in.
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on expressnews.com
Battery tech puts local company on global investor map
06-03-2021:
New Dominion Enterprises, Inc. hopes to make the batteries used in cell phones and electric vehicles less prone to overheating.
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on bizjournals.com
Bioscience firm fighting cancer and COVID-19 expands San Antonio operations
06-02-2021:
New facility will aid Heat Biologics' clinical trials, which largely focus on cancer treatments.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Colorado company acquires Denim Group, a prominent San Antonio cybersecurity firm
06-01-2021:
Denim Group, which helps clients gauge and mitigate application security risk, will remain in San Antonio.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Nonprofit aimed at funding women’s startups comes to San Antonio
06-01-2021:
Since its founding in September, Beam has channeled more than $1 million in funding from dozens of investors toward 11 companies - seven of which are owned by women of color.
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on sanantonioreport.org
Tech Bloc CEO discusses downtown tech district, battle for tech talent
06-01-2021:
What does the future of tech look like in the Alamo City?
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on ksat.com
SwRI WORKS TO IMPROVE ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTING
06-01-2021:
Researchers are using silica gel beads to capture water molecules from the air around us.
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on swri.org
SA-area biotech raises millions in new funding
06-01-2021:
Money expected to speed commercialization of devices to control massive bleeding
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on bizjournals.com
Port San Antonio Robotics Company XYREC Wins Innovation Award
05-27-2021:
Firm recognized for its ground-breaking laser coating removal robot.
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on startupssanantonio.com
UTSA School of Data Science receives $1 million to support emerging research
05-26-2021:
The SDS is the first of its kind in Texas and is a key component in UTSA’s mission to produce highly skilled professionals in data science and analytics.
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on utsa.edu
SATX Robotix meetup group highlights
05-26-2021:
Get the inside track with top robotics experts on groundbreaking innovations. Alt-Bionics and Harmonic Bionics, Inc. will focus on robots that are transforming medicine and tech that support human rehab.
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on vimeo.com
ROBOTS HELP REVITALIZE AMERICA’S HISTORIC SPACES
05-26-2021:
RECKON POINT’S BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY RESTORES ONE OF TEXAS’ MOST ICONIC COURTHOUSES — AND CAN DO SO FOR COUNTLESS OTHER TREASURED BUILDINGS.
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on portsanantonio.us
UTSA researchers among collaborative improving computer vision for AI
05-26-2021:
Through deep learning, a computer is trained to perform behaviors, such as recognizing speech, identifying images or making predictions.
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on utsa.edu
WHAT DO LUNAR MANUFACTURING, ESPORTS AND LASERS HAVE IN COMMON?
05-25-2021:
They all converge on the Port San Antonio technology campus, where a growing number of world-changing innovations are being launched.
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on buzzsprout.com
UTSA research could help develop the Moon’s first construction site
05-25-2021:
Astroport Space Technology - based at Port San Antonio - sees an opportunity to develop technologies for space construction projects on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
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on utsa.edu
Beginner’s guide to Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFTs
05-25-2021:
CNF Technologies, other experts weigh in on the fast-growing digital currency and respond to common questions.
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on ksat.com
‘Human-in-the-Loop’ Approach to Machine Vision Robotics
05-25-2021:
Plus One Robotics deploys technology enabling any robot hardware to intelligently and autonomously complete monotonous logistics tasks.
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on metrology.news
ON JUNE 19: TEXAS’ LARGEST SUPER SMASH BROS. ESPORTS COLLEGE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
05-25-2021:
The competition pits 10 college teams against each other for scholarship prizes.
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on portsanantonio.us
SwRI-LED PUNCH MISSION PASSES IMPORTANT MILESTONE
05-24-2021:
Solar wind imaging satellites one step closer to 2023 launch.
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on swri.org
SAMSAT offering summer camps to engage students in STEM
05-24-2021:
Program will highlight robotics, video game development, photography and cybersecurity.
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on ksat.com
Tech leader calls San Antonio’s future in the industry ‘bright’
05-23-2021:
Dax Moreno discusses the Alamo City’s expansion into the technology industry.
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on ksat.com
CAST Tech High School graduate strives to become esports college athlete
05-22-2021:
Fernando Garcia is the first e-sports scholarship athlete for the Texas A&M system.
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on ksat.com
How Paws for Purple Hearts helps wounded warriors while training service animals
05-22-2021:
The Port-based non-profit gives veterans and active service members the chance to benefit from animal therapy while training service animals.
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on kens5.com
SATX Robotix May Meetup - May 26
05-20-2021:
Join the SATX Robotix meetup group as it highlights groundbreaking innovations that are changing the world.
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on eventbrite.com
Local veteran-owned startup wins national pitch competition
05-19-2021:
Mach1 is an on-demand app that automates and digitizes the roadside assistance industry.
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on bizjournals.com
San Antonio company working with NASA to develop lunar landing pads for moon bases
05-19-2021:
Astroport Space Technologies is developing a furnace to liquefy moon dust and a nozzle that will use the lava-like substance to create interlocking bricks.
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on expressnews.com
Houston sports startup finds capital, connections in SA
05-19-2021:
The company's success could lead to more investor support for local entrepreneurs.
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on bizjournals.com
SA company expanding into renewable diesel market
05-19-2021:
Howard Energy Partners is planning to accommodate what will soon be Texas' first renewable diesel plant.
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on bizjournals.com
How San Antonio is investing in tech, innovation, and infrastructure to become an even greater place to live
05-19-2021:
San Antonio expects its population to grow substantially in the next 20 years.
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on businessinsider.com
San Antonio College named top community college in nation
05-18-2021:
Institute dubbed the top winner of The Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program.
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on bizjournals.com
Knight Aerospace builds medical unit for Royal Canadian Air Force to transport COVID-19 vaccines
05-18-2021:
Medical unit can be used to transport vaccines, highly contagious or critically injured patients.
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on ksat.com
Seven times the speed of sound
05-17-2021:
UTSA goes hypersonic to study the next generation of flight.
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on expressnews.com
Can You Afford to Put Off the Investment in R&D?
05-17-2021:
Plus One Robotics Engineer Dan Grollman weighs in.
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on linkedin.com
San Antonio Works 2021 Summer Internship Program
05-13-2021:
Internships are the best way for employers to build the local workforce and for students to gain valuable experience.
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on sanantonioworks.org
How researchers at UTSA are helping San Antonio make its roads safer
05-12-2021:
Researchers are working on solutions for roadways to better accommodate all modes of transportation, including vehicles, bikes and scooters.
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on businessinsider.com
Boom in esports means huge opportunities for gamers and students
05-12-2021:
Business and education opportunities surrounding gaming competition, culture, coaching, teams and tourism are rapidly growing.
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on kens5.com
A Global Robotics Capital
05-11-2021:
With the rise of robots in San Antonio, the city is gaining a reputation as Robocity, U.S.A.
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on mysanantonio.com
Pentagon Preps to Experiment with Robotic Surgery, Augmented Reality Via 5G
05-11-2021:
Work will take place at Joint Base San Antonio.
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on nextgov.com
Rackspace ‘transformed’
05-11-2021:
How San Antonio’s biggest tech firm refined its business model to stay relevant.
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on sanantonioreport.org
SwRI SCIENTIST RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
05-10-2021:
Svitlana Kroll, a member of the institute's Powertrain Engineering Division, will receive the Forest R. McFarland Award - presented by SAE International.
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on swri.org
CivTechSA Announces 2021 Residency And City Civic Challenges
05-10-2021:
Program will allow participants to transform the City using technology and business ideas.
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on civtech-sa.com
TECH INNOVATOR WILL HELP GUIDE PORT’S MISSION
05-10-2021:
BETO ALTAMIRANO JOINS THE PORT SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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on portsanantonio.us
Esports Fiesta FREE STREAMING Event - June 19, 2021
05-10-2021:
Ten Texas college teams will battle for Super Smash Bros. supremacy as they compete for scholarship prizes while preparing for careers as next-generation tech innovators.
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on esportsfiesta.com
Department of Energy Announces $1.5 Million to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in Manufacturing
05-07-2021:
Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute - led by UTSA - will manage the projects.
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on energy.gov
Leading Tech Services Firm Launches Rackspace Services for VMware Cloud
05-06-2021:
The new offering is purpose-built to deliver a fully managed VMware Cloud experience.
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on finance.yahoo.com
One Man’s Vision to Turn UTSA Into a New Hub for Cybersecurity
05-01-2021:
NSCC Founding Executive Director Guy Walsh hopes to create a space for data science and academics for the university.
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on sanantoniomag.com
ECODEVO 360 NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2021
04-30-2021:
See the latest update from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation.
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on sanantonioedf.com
SA tech company to add internet-of-things expertise
04-30-2021:
GlobalGig US Inc. has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based HardMountain B.V.
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on bizjournals.com
Students win Tech Venture competition with innovative therapeutic breathing device
04-29-2021:
Triple P Relief is a breathing channel designed to help overcome hyper-ventilation during a panic attack.
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on utsa.edu
SA company wins spot in carbon tech accelerator
04-29-2021:
Carbon Free converts carbon dioxide into baking soda.
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on bizjournals.com
Renovo Concepts Raises Series A Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Device
04-29-2021:
Company wants to reduce the damage caused by inflammation after severe traumatic injuries to the brain.
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on startupssanantonio.com
Port-based Plus One Robotics raises $33 million in investor funding
04-27-2021:
In five years, the firm has gone from small team with a big idea to innovator with global reach.
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on sanantonioreport.org
